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5.0 out of 5 starsWorks as advertised
I purchased this for use in an unlocked iPhone and found that it activated smoothly via the on-line instructions and was preloaded with a few dollars for minutes. This was welcome, because I was then able to test the signal and verify that I could make calls on the T-Mobile network. What's more, as of 11/2010, T-Mobile offers a pay-as-you-go data package for $1.49/24h on...

1.0 out of 5 stars"Bait and Switch" by BeautyGreeting (seller).
What I ordered was a T-Mobile Prepaid Activation Kit. What I received from BeautyGreeting was a T-Mobile sim card along with a letter stating that the sim card had been activated by them in my name along with the new phone number to the T-Mobile $50 month unlimited talk, text and web (100mb at 4G) plan. They even assign you a password/pin number and give instructions to...

I purchased this for use in an unlocked iPhone and found that it activated smoothly via the on-line instructions and was preloaded with a few dollars for minutes. This was welcome, because I was then able to test the signal and verify that I could make calls on the T-Mobile network. What's more, as of 11/2010, T-Mobile offers a pay-as-you-go data package for $1.49/24h on their Edge network. With about $20 put into the card on-line, I can travel and use both data and talk minutes without a contract or any recurring payments. Previously, I was using the ATT GoPhone service, but ATT cut out all of their roaming partners, so coverage is abysmal in rural areas.

I'm purchasing a second T-Mobile SIM tonight for my wife.

Beware. Don't buy the other Amazon T-Mobile SIM for "unactivated replacement." This SIM is only for replacing an existing lost SIM and is not for activating new accounts.

What I ordered was a T-Mobile Prepaid Activation Kit. What I received from BeautyGreeting was a T-Mobile sim card along with a letter stating that the sim card had been activated by them in my name along with the new phone number to the T-Mobile $50 month unlimited talk, text and web (100mb at 4G) plan. They even assign you a password/pin number and give instructions to "Refill $50 dollars to your rate plan IMMEDIATELY".I emailed this through Amazon but have never heard from them.This was suppose to be a ACTIVATION KIT! Meaning the customer gets to activate their own phone and the plan of their choice, NOT the seller.You did not send me a Activation Kit, you sent me a ACTIVATED sim card.What you did is commonly referred to as "bait and switch"! Which makes you a fraud.WARNING: If you are looking for a T-Mobile Prepaid Activation Kit you would be wise to NOT use this seller.

I just want to add (since I didn't find this info from the other reviews) that this kit does include an activation code as well as an unactivated SIM card. The activation code allows you to have a new phone number or transfer an existing tmobile phone number to the SIM card. I used my motorola phone to establish a prepaid plan for my mom who only needs it for emergency use. Put in the SIM card, activated it, got a new number along with 10 extra minutes from the kit. Just don't use the prepaid phone to call to activate the SIM card. Use someone else's phone or a landline to call in to activate. The process took about 10 minutes and now my mom's set with a phone read to use! Super easy to set up! A Tmobile retail store would have charged me $25 to set this up! Freakin rip off compare to this online purchase!

MobilitySolutions - Sold me 20 T-Mobile Prepaid Sim Card Kits that were Expired. If buying T-Mobile Prepaid Sim Cards from this seller or any other seller: verify the date of activation, as well as, the date of expiration of the sim card itself - before making the purchase.

T-Mobile Prepaid Sim Card Kits that show up from search results, show both: Unactivated and Pre-Activated. However, some sellers don't inform you upon purchase that these kits are pre-activated.

Also - Pay Attention to Sellers selling these T-Mobile Prepaid Sim Card Kits without the "Free (10) ten minutes" of air time. Most times, the picture will show that ($3.34) Free Airt-time is included.

These SIMS are "legacy" (meaning old) items. I bought one and put it in my TMobile phone. I could see other networks, but not TMobile. After multiple calls to tech support, the problem is the SIM - it's too old. The seller of these will say they are still good (through 2013), and it isn't their problem. TMobile does replace them for free; however, you have to physically go to the TMobile store (not just a TMobile rep like an electronics store) it is in very limited locations (nearest to me is out of state - 100+ miles away). They won't ship a new one (unless you buy a brand new one, plus there is the question of where you bought it - Amazon - so they tell you to send it back to the seller).

The seller I dealt with wouldn't take it back since the card was activated (in my case), so basically I have to buy a brand new SIM card. Save yourself the hassle and avoid this product.

They are trying to upsell you their services. MUST DISCLOSE IN ITEM INFO. I paid for 10 t-mobile activation kits and they sent me email with info that they are activating all the kits for me without my knowledge. Canceled order immediately, contacted amazon support desk.SCAMMERS

While T-Mobile's prepaid service is good, this seller is seriously gouging Amazon buyers. As a result, this review is focused on the value paid for the product.

T-Mobile sells this *exact same kit* on its website for 99 cents. Plus, you get free shipping if you order direct. The MSRP of $200 has no basis in reality.

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The other advantage is that the kits sold by T-Mobile come with current SIM cards, not older, outdated cards. The outdated cards will work with older phones, but if you want to use it in a new phone you'll need to drive to a T-Mobile retail store and physically swap it out.

Why pay Wireless Everything $5.99 when you can get it from T-Mobile for less than a dollar?

Just found out the sim card isn't valid(It was defected).According to a local store, a customer doesn't need to buy a sim card to have a prepaid plan. A sim card is literally "free!" when you buy a prepaid plan.

Tried to activate the sim and activation code and got rejected by t-mobile prepaid website. Called a rep and they said, I need the activation code from t-mobile or walmart. Previous comments on this product are misleading.

You will not be able to activate the #30 100 talk, unlimited data and text plan with this kit. Down rate me if you want for telling the truth.